13th International Symposium on Healthy Aging

10 March 2018 - 11 March 2018

Acupuncture effective for treating ageing-related disorders

Dr. Joseph Delano Fule Robles, 20180319063902

Acupuncture has been offered as a treatment option for a wide range of conditions. Recent evidence suggests that it can help in the management of ageing-related diseases.

Expert calls for improved access to healthcare database for big data research

Jackey Suen, 20180316062509

While big data have been used to promote better healthcare services in Hong Kong, access to local healthcare database has to be improved to fully unleash the power of big data research.

Treatment of chronic intractable pain is evolving in Hong Kong

Dr. Joseph Delano Fule Robles, 20180316061706

Advances in treatment of chronic non-cancer pain in Hong Kong, including the use of opioids and new techniques in neuromodulation for the treatment, are discussed at the 13^th International Symposium on Healthy Aging.

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Migraine a risk factor for dementia?

Pearl Toh, 6 days ago

Having migraine during midlife appears to be associated with a higher risk of developing dementia in later life, according to a large population-based longitudinal Danish study presented at the AHS* 2020 Virtual Meeting, indicating that migraine may be a risk factor for dementia.

Daily alcohol intake, certain drugs tied to liver abnormalities in PsA patients

5 days ago

Patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) often suffer from liver abnormalities, which are associated with higher body mass index (BMI), daily consumption of alcohol, more severe disease, and some therapies, according to a recent study.

Pembrolizumab + chemo improves PFS in previously untreated, advanced TNBC

Christina Lau, 3 days ago

Pembrolizumab in combination with chemotherapy significantly improves progression-free survival (PFS) vs chemotherapy alone in patients with previously untreated, locally recurrent inoperable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), results of the KEYNOTE-355 study have shown.